What is the cheapest way to get from Oberstdorf to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Oberstdorf to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 19 - SFr 45 and takes 7h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oberstdorf to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Oberstdorf to Basel is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct bus between Oberstdorf and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Oberstdorf to Basel. However, there are services departing from Oberstdorf and arriving at Basel SBB via Obermaiselstein, Abzw., Hittisau Gemeindehaus and Bregenz bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Oberstdorf and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Oberstdorf to Basel. However, there are services departing from Oberstdorf and arriving at Basel SBB via Immenstadt, Lindau-Reutin and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Oberstdorf to Basel?

The distance between Oberstdorf and Basel is 305 km. The road distance is 257.5 km.

How do I travel from Oberstdorf to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Oberstdorf to Basel without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 6h 16m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 110.

How long does it take to get from Oberstdorf to Basel?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Oberstdorf to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oberstdorf to Basel bus from?

Oberstdorf to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bregenz bus station.

Where do I catch the Oberstdorf to Basel train from?

Oberstdorf to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Immenstadt station.

Train or bus from Oberstdorf to Basel?

The best way to get from Oberstdorf to Basel is to train via Zurich which takes 6h 16m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 45 and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Oberstdorf to Basel bus arrive?

Oberstdorf to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Oberstdorf to Basel train arrive?

Oberstdorf to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Oberstdorf to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Oberstdorf to Basel is 257 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Oberstdorf to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Oberstdorf to Basel?

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Oberstdorf to Basel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Oberstdorf to Basel by train, bus, or car

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Train via Zurich
best
1. Take the train from Immenstadt to Lindau, Reutin BahnhofRe7
2. Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to Zuerich HbEc
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
6h 16m
CHF 50–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bregenz bus station to Basel SBB206 / ...
7h 48m
CHF 19–42
Drive 257.5 km
1. Drive from Oberstdorf to Basel257.5 km
3h 3m
CHF 41–60
Train
1. Take the train from Immenstadt to Lindau, Reutin BahnhofRe7 / ...
2. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Basel Bad BfRe3
6h 30m
CHF 43–73
Train via Lustenau
1. Take the train from Immenstadt to Lindau, Reutin BahnhofRe7
2. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Zürich HB
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBTgv / ...
6h 49m
CHF 65–125

Oberstdorf to Basel by train

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Distance: 305.5 km
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Oberstdorf, Germany and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Oberstdorf to Basel SBB via Immenstadt, Lindau-Reutin, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bregenz bus station to Basel SBB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 14–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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